Public Pool Guide

Privacy policy

Last updated October 2026

Public Pool Guide (“we”) runs publicpoolguide.com. This policy explains what we collect when you visit, how we use it, and the choices you have.

What we collect

You don't need an account to use the site. We collect:

  • Usage data: pages visited, referring sites, and browser and device type, collected automatically by Google Analytics.
  • Searches: the town or pool names you search for, which may appear in our server and analytics logs.
  • Corrections: if you send a correction, we keep what you write, which pool it's about, and your email address if you choose to give it.

How we use it

  • To understand how people use the site and improve it
  • To review corrections and, if you asked, reply to you
  • To find and fix technical problems

We don't sell or rent your personal information.

Third-party services

Google Analytics. We use Google Analytics to measure traffic. It uses cookies to collect data about your visit. You can opt out with the Google Analytics opt-out add-on. See Google's privacy policy.

Google AdSense. We may show ads served by Google. Google and its partners use cookies to serve ads based on your visits to this and other sites. You can turn off personalized ads in Google's ad settings, or opt out of some third-party vendors at aboutads.info.

Cookies

We don't set our own tracking cookies; the cookies on this site come from the services above. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings.

Children's privacy

The site isn't directed at children under 13, and we don't knowingly collect their personal information. If you think a child has sent us personal information, contact us and we'll delete it.

Links to other sites

Pool pages link to city and park district websites. Their privacy practices are their own, so please review their policies.

Changes to this policy

When we update this policy, we'll change the date at the top of this page.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Email hello@publicpoolguide.com.